Revving Up for the Erie Auto Show

Thursday, Jan. 31 - Feb. 3

Filling the Bayfront Convention Center with all manner of motorcars, the Erie Auto Show is shifting into its 2019 iteration. Buckle up, as the four-day event features new models to check out from 26 area dealerships, as well as plenty of activities and promotions built in for all ages. Friday is "Hometown Hero Day," and all members of the military past or present, as well as first responders will be given free admission, with proper identification. Saturday is decidedly kid-friendly, with costumed superheroes abound on the grounds, including OBX Megatron and Jazz, 8-foot-tall Transformers come to life in astounding cosplay accuracy (at the show all four days). Sunday, as a precursor to the "Big Game," there will be plenty of gates to be tailed before seeing if New England or Los Angeles will emerge victoriously — no word though if there will be a face-off between a 2019 Jeep Patriot and a 2019 RAM 1500, though one assumes all tires will be well-inflated. And, always a favorite of the show, as guests walk in, they'll be able to take a gander at a parade of classic cars, literally in showroom condition. — Nick Warren

Thursday and Friday 12 - 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. // Bayfront Convention Center, 1 Sassafras Pier // $5, kids 10 and under free // eriepromotions.com/erie-auto-show